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2 Thessalonians 1:5

2 Thessalonians 1:5
Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God,.... That is, according as some think, that God should glorify those that are persecuted, and punish their persecutors: this sense indeed may…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God - The word “which” is supplied by our translators, and there may be some doubt to what the apostle has reference as being “a manifest token…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

A manifest token of the righteousness judgement of God - The persecutions and tribulations which you endure, are a manifest proof that God has judged righteously in calling you Gentiles into his…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Having mentioned their persecutions and tribulations, which they endured principally for the cause of Christ, the apostle proceeds to offer several things for their comfort under them; as,

I. He tells…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

2 Thessalonians 1:5-12

Section II. The Approaching Retribution Ch. 2Th 1:5-12

These vv.contain further reasons for thanksgivingon the writer's part, concluding with a prayerthat his readers may receive the entire fruition…